Ogies Crime Statistics

Ogies, Nkangala (Witbank), Mpumalanga — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

371

+16.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

716

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

69,086

Crime Breakdown — Ogies (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	139	37.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	14.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	35	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	7.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	7.8%
Common assault	contact	28	7.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	7.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	20	5.4%
Carjacking	contact	19	5.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	4.6%
Common robbery	contact	12	3.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	5	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	5	1.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	1.1%
Rape	contact	4	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	1.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Ogies Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ogies Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ogies Safe?

Yes, Ogies is relatively safe.

Ogies scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 716 per 100,000 people, Ogies sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Ogies can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-77%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+16.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

37% of all crime

Rank in Nkangala (Witbank)

7/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ogies

In 2025, Ogies recorded 371 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ogies is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 139 reported cases (37.5% of all crime in Ogies), followed by Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 52 cases (14.0%) and Commercial Crime at 35 cases (9.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ogies has increased by 16.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Ogies area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ogies?

The most reported crimes in Ogies are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (139 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (52 cases), Commercial Crime (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ogies compare to other areas in Nkangala (Witbank)?

Ogies has a crime rate of 716 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Nkangala (Witbank), Laersdrift is safer with a rate of 158 per 100k.

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